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Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall

2120 S Sr 39, Frankfort, IN 46041
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
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About Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall

Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall is a licensed child care center in Frankfort, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100768
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “Two staff members present with children have expired fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “In a low cabinet in Room 1 there were some items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" that were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, disinfectant wipes, eyeglass cleaner, and adhesive spray.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “There was not a thermometer present in the refrigerator in Room 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall

Is Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 742-4848 to ask.

What is Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall's phone number?

(765) 742-4848.

Where is Bauer Early Care and Education Hawthorne Hall?

2120 S Sr 39, Frankfort, IN 46041.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).